Tag: group head – HR

“Retention will become the new recruitment,” Jacob Jacob

Talent tango: Fresh faces, sharp skills, or tech triumph? HR’s 2024 balancing act A rapidly-growing industry with ambitious expansion plans for retail jewellery chains, acquiring...

Ditch the career ladder, embrace the zigzag

Forget the linear climb up the corporate ladder, polished shoes one rung at a time. Today's professionals are trading that predictable ascent for a...

Shaji Mathew to be group head – HR, Infosys

Come March 2023 and Infosys will have a new group head – human resources. Shaji Mathew will step into the shoes of Krish Shankar,...

In the age of specialists, how important are transferable skills?

Transferable skills, also known as ‘core skills’ or ‘soft skills’, are developed by people over time. These skills not only add versatility to an...

Facing the repercussions of ‘change’

Ranjan Banerjee, who has recently taken up the role of group HR head at Berger Paints, is an avid reader and is well regarded...

Harmful effects of excessive supervision

One of the most widespread employee complaints is that of bosses excessively scrutinising and supervising their work. This universally-condemned managerial style – also known...

Why there is a dark side to total pay transparency

Open discussions about salary have long been considered a workplace taboo. The last few years, however, have witnessed the concept of pay transparency gain...

How to judiciously design R&R based on business’ performance

The importance of a robust Rewards and Recognition (R&R) system in an organisation cannot be denied. After all, it is one of the major...

Best practices in automation & digitisation from an HR perspective

Arguably the biggest workplace disruptor in recent decades, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns impelled organisations to embrace several next-generation automation technologies. According to...

How automation will impact workplaces

Automation is revolutionising workplaces the world over. Encompassing much more than the application of technology, automation is having implications for talents and skillsets, workplace...

Apollo Tyres hires Dipankar Ghosh as group head – HR

Apollo Tyres, the Indian multinational tyre manufacturing firm has roped in Dipankar Ghosh as the group head-HR. He joins Apollo from Bajaj Consumer Care,...

How to instill a sense of ownership in employees

Building a culture of ownership within the workforce is a gradual process, as it involves trust, patience, empathy and a deep understanding of skill...

Berger Paints appoints Ranjan Banerjee as group head-HR

Berger Paints has appointed Ranjan Banerjee as its group head-HR. He will report directly to Abhijit Roy, MD & CEO, Berger Paints. In this role,...

Stresslaxation: What is it and what can be done to manage...

Is trying to relax making you anxious? While sitting back and putting up your feet, do you suddenly feel quickness of breath, or a...

How the ‘goblin mode’ has impacted the Indian workforce

As a working professional, is your wardrobe full of clothes that you haven’t touched in the last two years? Have you been spending more...

How Infosys plans to hire 50,000+ freshers

Infosys — which employs over two lakh people in India— is preparing to hire 55,000 freshers by the end of the financial year 2023....

Krish Shankar debuts as an author with ‘CATALYSE—Power up your people...

Krish Shankar, group head-HR, Infosys, has turned author with his debut book, CATALYSE—Power up your People Ecosystem. The book talks about the secret sauce to...

Better.com’s mass online layoff-unfair and unjust

Online mortgage lender, Better.com, recently fired over 900 of its employees over a Townhall meet. On December 1, the employees were informed that almost...

Where to hire talent from — larger organisations or smaller?

For any good recruiter, the talent-acquisition process involves multiple variables upon which the suitability of a person's candidature is judged. The robustness of the...

Suisse elevates Christine Graeff as group head – HR

Suisse Group has appointed Christine Graeff as the global head of human resources. She will succeed Antoinette Poschung, who is set to retire in...

Should work-from-home invite salary adjustments?

Work-from-home’ wasn’t a common practice before the pandemic-induced global shutdown. However, due to the unprecedented times and the desperate measures that had to be...

ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India elevates Sarma Chillara to group head –...

ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), which is the new company that represents the passenger vehicle brands of Volkswagen Group in India, has announced the...

RepIndia gets Maitri Kaushik as group Head – HR

Maitri Kaushik has joined digital agency, RepIndia, as group head – HR. She has moved from AdGlobal360, where she was senior manager – HR...

Infosys launches Digital Quotient to make employees ‘digital future ready’

With the advent of technology, the focus — while hunting for the right talent for the company— has shifted from just academics to knowledge...

Why it is important to send feedback to a rejected candidate

It is always tough to tell a candidate why they have been rejected. It gets tougher to decide what should be the mode of...

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...

Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible

The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...

H-1B visa holders can fight visa-denial case if employers commit fraud

If Indian H-1B visa holders find that their visa is about to be revoked just because their employer has been found to have indulged...

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Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction

Whirlpool Corp, the home appliances manufacturer, has unveiled plans to slash roles globally. The company is set to axe approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide,...

Koo stops paying staff amid financial woes

Koo, an Indian microblogging platform, has halted salary payments for all its employees starting April 2024 due to financial constraints. The decision was reportedly...

Harleen Kaur takes on CHRO role at APEX Acreages

Harleen Kaur is CHRO, APEX Acreages with her appointment being implemented with effect from February 2024. Singh brings to the table more than two decades...

“Complaining about spouse to their employer disrespectful”: High Court

A couple seeking divorce were chided for the absence of respect in the marriage. The wife had apparently spoken to the husband’s employer and...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

Q. How would you define the culture at GE? A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
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